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Have to keep my charger in the freezer

Because my charger keeps stopping (and the freezer trick works), I have to pretty much keep my charger in the freezer all the time when I'm not using it. This is really annoying!! Besides buying the Dynex universal charger or soldering my own charger, are there any other fixes yet for this awful charging issue?

I have trouble with the charger also, the cable is fine though. The one thing that has worked for me is running it on my car charger. its a 12v power converter and works everytime. ofcourse, you try this and bring it back to the wall charger. I would try that before going out and buying another charger.
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hashbrown said:
I have trouble with the charger also, the cable is fine though. The one thing that has worked for me is running it on my car charger. its a 12v power converter and works everytime. ofcourse, you try this and bring it back to the wall charger. I would try that before going out and buying another charger.
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Do you mean a power inverter? Is the only place you can reliably charge your TF in your car?

Can you RMA your charger? Asus sells the charger and cable on their site, so they are available. If you want to buy one in a store they are available. I don't know where you are, but here in the US Office Depot sells the pair for $30.

jerrykur said:
Can you RMA your charger? Asus sells the charger and cable on their site, so they are available. If you want to buy one in a store they are available. I don't know where you are, but here in the US Office Depot sells the pair for $30.
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Yes, but the concern is that so many people are having this problem. Who's to say that if I RMA the charger, the replacement charger I get won't start doing the same thing?

Xxq TZ pxX said:
Yes, but the concern is that so many people are having this problem. Who's to say that if I RMA the charger, the replacement charger I get won't start doing the same thing?
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No guarantee, but there are plenty of people like me that have never had an issue (other than the USB 3 cable is too short).

jerrykur said:
No guarantee, but there are plenty of people like me that have never had an issue (other than the USB 3 cable is too short).
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Well that's good to hear... That is the first time ever hearing that someones charger is working properly!

Xxq TZ pxX said:
Well that's good to hear... That is the first time ever hearing that someones charger is working properly!
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I suspect that every person who posts an issue with their charger there are 100 that have no problems. It's the old internet problem multiplier effect at work.

Anyone found a good Dock yet?

Checked thru the master list and didnt see anything. i guess since its inductive charging that everyone is going with that for charging?

Without pogo pins, a "good" dock can't exist (IMHO) without inductive charging as you still have to deal with something plugging in to the USB port. I went with the LG/Verizon charger and have not had any issues (heat/charging) thus far. I don't expect the Google offering anytime soon, if at all.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Without pogo pins, a "good" dock can't exist (IMHO) without inductive charging as you still have to deal with something plugging in to the USB port. I went with the LG/Verizon charger and have not had any issues (heat/charging) thus far. I don't expect the Google offering anytime soon, if at all.
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The LG WCP700?

raerae28 said:
The LG WCP700?
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Yes.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Without pogo pins, a "good" dock can't exist (IMHO) without inductive charging as you still have to deal with something plugging in to the USB port. I went with the LG/Verizon charger and have not had any issues (heat/charging) thus far. I don't expect the Google offering anytime soon, if at all.
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i think we will see it. they have the prototype. its just a matter of when. its quite possible... to save money they will just sell an arm and dock. then have us buy the orb separately. then they can sell twice as many orbs and lower the price. i say this cause the dock in that video shows the same orb that sits on a table.

phermey said:
i think we will see it.
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Possibly, but we're still waiting for the Nexus 7 dock.

Longer (1.8m or so) micro USB cable that still charges with 1900mAh?

Have been looking for a while to find an (affordable) micro USB cable which is a lot longer than the stock cable. When charging the phone right now I must contort myself in strange positions because of the rather short length of the supplied cable.
So I'm looking for a longer (>1.5m) cable but that one must also still charge with the same rate as the stock cable: 1900mA...
After reading some reviews on Amazon for example it seems that those cables are rather hard to find. They all lower the amount of charging current.
So the question is: does anybody know of such a cable (and has tried it himself with Galaxy Charging Current for example so it charges with 1900mA for sure :angel: ).
Thanks in advance :good:

Pfeffernuss said:
Have been looking for a while to find an (affordable) micro USB cable which is a lot longer than the stock cable. When charging the phone right now I must contort myself in strange positions because of the rather short length of the supplied cable.
So I'm looking for a longer (>1.5m) cable but that one must also still charge with the same rate as the stock cable: 1900mAh...
After reading some reviews on Amazon for example it seems that those cables are rather hard to find. They all lower the amount of charging current.
So the question is: does anybody know of such a cable (and has tried it himself with Galaxy Charging Current for example so it charges with 1900mAh for sure :angel: ).
Thanks in advance :good:
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http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-USB-Charging-Cable-Micro-B/dp/B009W34X1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379451825&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+usb+charge+cable

Pfeffernuss said:
Have been looking for a while to find an (affordable) micro USB cable which is a lot longer than the stock cable. When charging the phone right now I must contort myself in strange positions because of the rather short length of the supplied cable.
So I'm looking for a longer (>1.5m) cable but that one must also still charge with the same rate as the stock cable: 1900mAh...
After reading some reviews on Amazon for example it seems that those cables are rather hard to find. They all lower the amount of charging current.
So the question is: does anybody know of such a cable (and has tried it himself with Galaxy Charging Current for example so it charges with 1900mAh for sure :angel: ).
Thanks in advance :good:
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Mah is not a charging rate. Its known as a discharge rate or capacity of the battery/cells. You might have better luck searching for it as 1900 ma (milliamps) or 1.9A (amps). I use lithium batteries in all my rc trucks and the radios and had to do a bit of studying about them, improper charging or discharging can lead to degradation of the cells or catastrophic failure (explosion).
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.

vw671 said:
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-USB-Charging-Cable-Micro-B/dp/B009W34X1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379451825&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+usb+charge+cable
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Thanks, but as is almost always the case with articles not being sold by Amazon directly: "We're sorry. This item can't be shipped to your selected destination. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order."
hexitnow said:
Mah is not a charging rate. Its known as a discharge rate or capacity of the battery/cells.
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Of course you're right... Changed my post but unable to alter the title of the thread now. Oh well, I think people will still be able to guess what I'm requesting though

Pfeffernuss said:
Thanks, but as is almost always the case with articles not being sold by Amazon directly: "We're sorry. This item can't be shipped to your selected destination. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order."
Of course you're right... Changed my post but unable to alter the title of the thread now. Oh well, I think people will still be able to guess what I'm requesting though
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Yeah I think theyll get the jist of it :thumbup:
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.

Ordered two different cables from Amazon.de. Will update this thread when they arrive with the charging currents :good:

I just use a USB extension I think they are A to B, doesn't seam to effect charging or anything else untoward.
Edit look at this
3 meters long and rated for 2A
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331026413505
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ranger4740 said:
I just use a USB extension I think they are A to B, doesn't seam to effect charging or anything else untoward.
Edit look at this
3 meters long and rated for 2A
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331026413505
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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I'm after the same! Would this do the trick?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasic...d=1379590419&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+USB+6+feet

ranger4740 said:
3 meters long and rated for 2A
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It's not rated for 2A at all
Those (cheap) cables rarely (or even better: never) offer the same loading charge. Especially at that length.

These work: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AR4M04S/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Using one on both my HP Touchpad that has a Charging Current app and it says 2A and my S4 is also using one. It also claims 1900mA. They are good cables for me.

DarkStarr said:
These work: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AR4M04S/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Can't order those

Pfeffernuss said:
Have been looking for a while to find an (affordable) micro USB cable which is a lot longer than the stock cable. When charging the phone right now I must contort myself in strange positions because of the rather short length of the supplied cable.
So I'm looking for a longer (>1.5m) cable but that one must also still charge with the same rate as the stock cable: 1900mA...
After reading some reviews on Amazon for example it seems that those cables are rather hard to find. They all lower the amount of charging current.
So the question is: does anybody know of such a cable (and has tried it himself with Galaxy Charging Current for example so it charges with 1900mA for sure :angel: ).
Thanks in advance :good:
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I have the exact same problem as you, I have tried 10 different micro USB cables and only the white cable from the S4 charger chargers to 1900 or 1.9amps.
I ordered three of these below, as other forums recommended them, they should arrive today or tomorrow, if you can wait, I will test the output on them and report back.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2TQ2MYx_s

ipaq_101 said:
I ordered three of these below, as other forums recommended them, they should arrive today or tomorrow, if you can wait, I will test the output on them and report back.
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Already some from Amazon.de on the way and ordering from US-based sites is often quite difficult for us Europeans. However, I would of course like to know your result, so please :good:

Funny, I usually strive to find smaller (10-30cm) cables.
What I need someone to explain to me is how do you know the cable isn't charging at max intensity. Does it not charge at all, or you measure the current, or what?

Pfeffernuss said:
Already some from Amazon.de on the way and ordering from US-based sites is often quite difficult for us Europeans. However, I would of course like to know your result, so please :good:
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Just got them, they charge at 1.9amps, perfect fit and they look great.

ipaq_101 said:
Just got them, they charge at 1.9amps, perfect fit and they look great.
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Well done! Thanks for the update! :good:
joazito said:
Funny, I usually strive to find smaller (10-30cm) cables.
What I need someone to explain to me is how do you know the cable isn't charging at max intensity. Does it not charge at all, or you measure the current, or what?
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Shorter cables are handy for their own purposes as well, like in a car or something. However, when I'm watching tv and the phone is being charged the supplied cable, for me, is much too short. Very awkward to play with the phone when the cable is short, hence I wanted a longer cable.
Longer cables alas usually lower the charging current so while it surely does charge the phone it takes much, much longer to do so

ipaq_101 said:
I have the exact same problem as you, I have tried 10 different micro USB cables and only the white cable from the S4 charger chargers to 1900 or 1.9amps.
I ordered three of these below, as other forums recommended them, they should arrive today or tomorrow, if you can wait, I will test the output on them and report back.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2TQ2MYx_s
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Could I have an eBay link of this cable please?

ipaq_101 said:
Just got them, they charge at 1.9amps, perfect fit and they look great.
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With $32 shipping not a viable option. Would like them though as both cables from Amazon.de don't charge with anything above 1000mA

Pfeffernuss said:
With $32 shipping not a viable option. Would like them though as both cables from Amazon.de don't charge with anything above 1000mA
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Yea that isn't worth it, unless you order 10 and maybe sell them on ebay locally yourself to recoup the shipping cost.
I bought 3 and the company is less than 50 miles form where I live, so the shipping was only $2.50.
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jujuburi said:
Could I have an eBay link of this cable please?
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I linked the website you can buy them from, they aren't sold on ebay.

ipaq_101 said:
I have the exact same problem as you, I have tried 10 different micro USB cables and only the white cable from the S4 charger chargers to 1900 or 1.9amps.
I ordered three of these below, as other forums recommended them, they should arrive today or tomorrow, if you can wait, I will test the output on them and report back.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2TQ2MYx_s
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Hi, did you get the cables? Looking at the photos on Monoprice they look fantastic.
I am honestly tired of the crappy cables, even the S4 came in with a cable that I can't fold.
Need something like the Apple USB cable...

Fast Charging Desk Cradle

Have done a lot of searching on Amazon and still am unable to locate a good quality Type C to Type C 5V 3A desktop cradle. For that matter, I am unable to find a good quality cradle period. Anyone else have a suggestion?

They seen to be thin on the ground at the moment, any by thin on the ground I mean non existent...

Did you see this? Not sure if it's legit or not.
https://www.wish.com/m/c/5678c12173...2lzaDovL2MvNTY3OGMxMjE3M2JkNmQzNTU1OTY0ZWUy#0

Nope
fleadog99 said:
Did you see this? Not sure if it's legit or not.
https://www.wish.com/m/c/5678c12173...2lzaDovL2MvNTY3OGMxMjE3M2JkNmQzNTU1OTY0ZWUy#0
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I would not trust a cradle like that to hold a phone as large as the Nexus 6P to hold it just by the USB-C port.

Iam also looking for something like this. Iam thinking buying one that has type c end and connect the OEM charger that might work

I purchased the NXET dock after the review I read from Benson Leung giving it 5 stars. My first post so I can't post a direct link yet, but search 'NXET® Type-C Dock' on Amazon. The only thing I dislike is the cable is wired to the charger and cannot be removed. I had thought having only the Type-C port holding it up would cause issues, but I haven't had any problems and it charges pretty darn fast.

There's also one from Kidigi. Its similar if not the same as NXET's Type-C, but keep in mind Kidigi's first release wont fast charge and don't meet usb-c specs.

I don't think there's a proper fast charging dock yet. I'm using this spigen cradle which has a slot behind to plug in your charger and works well.

Unknownkj said:
I don't think there's a proper fast charging dock yet. I'm using this spigen cradle which has a slot behind to plug in your charger and works well.
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You'd think they would be able to just use a USB-C port on the back as well so that the dock simply acts as a cable extender of sorts. That way you could use whatever fast charger you want.

Unknownkj said:
I don't think there's a proper fast charging dock yet. I'm using this spigen cradle which has a slot behind to plug in your charger and works well.
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Etsy have a few wooden ones which look quite cool. Definitely going to grab one of these.
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bleepsake said:
Etsy have a few wooden ones which look quite cool. Definitely going to grab one of these.
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Which ones are you looking at?

xucardsfan08 said:
Which ones are you looking at?
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These ones I assume.
https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/...y&ga_search_query=usb-c dock&ref=sr_gallery_2
https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/...y&ga_search_query=usb-c dock&ref=sr_gallery_1

fleadog99 said:
Did you see this? Not sure if it's legit or not.
https://www.wish.com/m/c/5678c12173...2lzaDovL2MvNTY3OGMxMjE3M2JkNmQzNTU1OTY0ZWUy#0
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I cringe everytime I see wish.com

I printed my own.

blunden said:
These ones I assume.
https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/...y&ga_search_query=usb-c dock&ref=sr_gallery_2
https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/...y&ga_search_query=usb-c dock&ref=sr_gallery_1
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xucardsfan08 said:
Which ones are you looking at?
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yup! These.

Okay, so it's not a charging cradle, but it only cost $2.79, and my stock charger plugs in just fine. Even sprung for one for the wife's MXP.

Magnetic USB Cable - Does some One Using It?

Recently I came across magnetic USB cable. Looks cool and such.
I did my homework and looks WSKEN mini 2 is amonth the best.
I've got 2 questions:
1. Does someone using this cable or at least magnetic cable? How is it in real life?
2. Does fast charging (9V, 1.67A) working on such cables?
Thank you.

starche_old said:
Recently I came across magnetic USB cable. Looks cool and such.
I did my homework and looks WSKEN mini 2 is amonth the best.
I've got 2 questions:
1. Does someone using this cable or at least magnetic cable? How is it in real life?
2. Does fast charging (9V, 1.67A) working on such cables?
Thank you.
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I am using these
http://m.ebay.com/itm/191975633630?...srcrot=e11923.m43.l1120&rvr_id=0&_mwBanner=1
This is the third one that I tried and they work pretty good. Both fast charging and data with the LED facing up with the LED facing down slow charge and data
Magnetic power is reasonable but they will pop off if you change the angle but that was true of all of them

stupid me, I forgot to include the link on the cable I'm looking at:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/WSKEN-mini-2...hash=item360ba106e3:m:mZ8rejd9ErK30A2iqeBC08g
Basically, that's WSKEN mini 2 cable,. reviews saying it's a good cable, but I would think xda community is much... what's the right word here... advanced, let's put this way - to know one is good one. if you what I'm talking about

ordered those Wsken cables. Let's see how it will be in real life.

I have a similar magnetic cable i bought on amazon. It works fine, but i find it disconnected (physically) when i tugged it a little. I've stuck to a normal charger now as its more practical for me.

Bought 2 cable and both are not working... Trying to reach seller, no luck so far. I guess I need to open a case on ebay.

what is the magnetic cable for exactly???

Djuganight said:
what is the magnetic cable for exactly???
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Replaces a regular cable and has an adapter that stays in the phone and it's a quick connect. Check any of the links above to see more about them. The ones I linked actually work pretty well.
The Wsken ones failed for me also.

Still doesn't understand the purpose in comparison to a standard cable

Djuganight said:
Still doesn't understand the purpose in comparison to a standard cable
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You don't have to plug it in, just attach it and the adapter stays in which means less wear and tear on the port.

To be fair, the only issues with usb ports only happen with Samsung devices
But, what about the wireless charging feature?

Djuganight said:
To be fair, the only issues with usb ports only happen with Samsung devices
But, what about the wireless charging feature?
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I use the wireless overnight for charging and I like the fact that it stands up. I use the magnetic during the day for data and charging as needed. Love them both but really like the Quick Connect of the magnetic cable

what is the best magnetic cable, condireing that the USB connector that stays in the phone, should be as small as possibe?

Djuganight said:
what is the best magnetic cable, condireing that the USB connector that stays in the phone, should be as small as possibe?
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I have been using the ones I linked above for a few months now and that was my third attempt at cables

NilsP said:
I have been using the ones I linked above for a few months now and that was my third attempt at cables
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To at to that - it also convenient to plug the cable

ordered the wsken. let's see what i'll get this time.

Djuganight said:
To be fair, the only issues with usb ports only happen with Samsung devices
But, what about the wireless charging feature?
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for the sake of our discussion, I can show TWO nexus tablets with dead ports. it has nothing to do with vendor

got it last Friday. i l;like it, works perfectly fine

I have ordered a couple of these Dodocool which seems to allow data sync and also is compatible with fast charge

Djuganight said:
I have ordered a couple of these Dodocool which seems to allow data sync and also is compatible with fast charge
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looks the same